Durham’s Favorite MEXICAN PLACE

AUTHENTIC | LOCAL | handcrafted

Dos Perros isn’t your typical Mexican restaurant.

You won’t find fishbowl-sized margaritas or sombreros here.

What you will find is a restaurant serious about honoring the rich culinary heritage of Mexican cuisine by serving classic dishes alongside innovative specials still rooted in the flavors and cooking techniques of Mexico. Owner Charlie Deal curates a thoughtful beverage program, featuring hand-crafted cocktails and an extensive beer list - with an emphasis on featuring North Carolina brewers and distillers.

Our atmosphere is warm and friendly; stylish enough for date night but not formal or stuffy. In fact, you’ll often find a crowd gathered around the bar talking soccer or picking our bartenders' brains for the secret to a perfect margarita.

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From ‘ritas to beer, Dos Perros takes pride in serving only the best drinks to pair with our authentic foods. We look for fresh ingredients, quality liquors, and, whenever we can, local producers. So that means while we do have traditional Mexican beers, we also serve outstanding brews from right here in North Carolina, like those from Fullsteam Brewery right down the street. And while we haven’t found any local tequila producers just yet, we source many other spirits from distillers specializing in small batch products.

But the real stars of the show are the cocktails. If you want a margarita made right — and I don’t mean from some super sweet, yellow-dyed mix — Dos Perros is the place to be. Our classic margarita is a purist’s dream, but over and over our guest gush over the specials: jalapeño-infused, cucumber, Mezcal, and more. Take a peek at our drink menu to discover more creations.

What our guests are saying…

“Cutest little upscale Mexican restaurant! My duck mole enchiladas were great and the hot guava margaritas which were jalapeno infused were spicy and perfect!!! Our waitress said they had an off menu margarita that was spicier which I can't wait to try next time!!! Perfect spot for date night!”

“A Mexican place that doesn't stick to the stereotype? I'm sold! I have been here multiple times and they have been consistent always. LOVE their chips and tomatillo salsa.

One of the best things about this place is the variety of food they offer. While they have the traditional guac and salsa, they ensure that their salsas are super fresh and seasonal! Being a vegetarian doesn't restrict me from enjoying what they have to offer and I thoroughly enjoy the flavors as well.”

“This is one of my favorite places in Durham. It can be casual or dressy as you want and fits any occasion. The ambiance is also great for a date night. The food is delicious. But not intimidating prices if you want to gather a group of friends and don't want to break their wallet. I am particular about Margaritas and salsa and both are top notch.”